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it is the 11th hour for lawmakers and the nation and still no deal to avoid that fiscal cliff. senators will try to reach a compromise today. but if not, starting tomorrow we'll all be paying more in taxes. >> i believe they're talking right now, not watching "world news now." they're actually trying to get something done. considering what they've been doing a last couple of months not going to put my money on that. just sing "kumbaya." just get it done, ladies and gentlemen. >>> and the cliff of a different kind. one by one, sledders tumbling into an icy lake. but most trying to rescue one another. we'll explain what this is all about. >>> and in "the skinny" this morning, kanye west addresses rumors of a kim kardashian pregnancy. we'll talk about that. >> and we're going to have to tell rob she's cheating on him. >> is that right? >> rob is a huge fan. >> she's a sexy woman. rob is right about that. >> i had to break the news to him that she's pregnant. so pretty much destroys his chances. >>> we're going to talk about secretary of state hillary clinton in a new york hospital
it is the 11th hour for lawmakers and the nation and still no deal to avoid that fiscal cliff. senators will try to reach a compromise today. but if not, starting tomorrow we'll all be paying more in taxes. >> i believe they're talking right now, not watching "world news now." they're actually trying to get something done. considering what they've been doing a last couple of months not going to put my money on that. just sing "kumbaya." just get it done, ladies and...
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the fiscal cliff deadline has past. but lawmakers in the senate have just passed an agreement, which would reverse those drastic changes. >> under the deal, taxes would go up only on those making incomes of $400,000 for individuals, $450,000 for couples. now the measure goes to the house for a vote. >> and the house reconvenes today at noon. and secretary of state hillary clinton remains in a new york hospital this morning after doctors discovered a blood clot that formed near her brain. she's being treated with blood thinners. she'll be in the hospital until the right dose with be worked out. >> clinton suffered a concussion in mid december. doctors say she's expected to make a full recovery. >> she's making excellent progress they say and lucky they found that in a routine mri. >>> well, it's all over in times square now, except for that massive cleanup. more than a million people crowding the famous intersection for the midnight ball drop. >> and at the stroke of midnight, tons of confetti dropped down, some had been
the fiscal cliff deadline has past. but lawmakers in the senate have just passed an agreement, which would reverse those drastic changes. >> under the deal, taxes would go up only on those making incomes of $400,000 for individuals, $450,000 for couples. now the measure goes to the house for a vote. >> and the house reconvenes today at noon. and secretary of state hillary clinton remains in a new york hospital this morning after doctors discovered a blood clot that formed near her...
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early this morning, the senate passed an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> but it still must go to the house. they reconvene at noon today. congressional leaders hope to send legislation to president obama within a day or two, meaning that consumers shouldn't notice any impact. with the latest to explain it all, all the xs and 0s, we're joined by karen travers in washington. >> reporter: it's after midnight. while we technically have gone over the fiscal cliff, some last-minute arm twisting and negotiations may have provided a parachute. don't stop popping the champagne just yet. after days of intense negotiations, the white house and senate republicans reached a deal. vice president biden went up to capitol hill to sell it to senate democrats. >> happy new year. >> reporter: biden swooped in at the 11th hour to hammer out a way forward to mitch mcconnell. the agreement would permanently extend bush tax cuts to those making under $400,000 and households making $450,000. raise the estate tax at those valued at more than $5 million and extend unemployment benefits for 2 million pe
early this morning, the senate passed an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> but it still must go to the house. they reconvene at noon today. congressional leaders hope to send legislation to president obama within a day or two, meaning that consumers shouldn't notice any impact. with the latest to explain it all, all the xs and 0s, we're joined by karen travers in washington. >> reporter: it's after midnight. while we technically have gone over the fiscal cliff, some...
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david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> and washington's other major problem is the fiscal cliff and yet no resolution just yet. the deadline for heading off tax hikes and spending cuts is now one week away. congress returns from a short holiday break on thursday and at least one senator expects negotiations to go up until new year's eve. one possibility is a partial deal on taxes and putting off spending for later. >>> also new insight this morning into mitt romney's failed run for the white house. comments coming now from his eldest son. tag romney tells "the boston globe" that his dad never actually wanted the top job and he was reluctantly convinced to run for president. "he wanted to be president less than anyone i've met in my life" is what tag said, direct quote. he went on to say that his father is a very private person who simply does not like attention. that's a stunning remark, the money, the time, the scheduling, the scrutiny, the investment. the people around you who come along for the ride. if you don't really want it, why would you jump and devote two years of your lif
david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> and washington's other major problem is the fiscal cliff and yet no resolution just yet. the deadline for heading off tax hikes and spending cuts is now one week away. congress returns from a short holiday break on thursday and at least one senator expects negotiations to go up until new year's eve. one possibility is a partial deal on taxes and putting off spending for later. >>> also new insight this morning into mitt romney's failed...
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days before the fiscal cliff, and with the house of representatives out of town until sunday, senate majority leader harry reid admitted a deal seems unlikely. >> i have to be very honest, mr. president, i don't know time wise how it can happen now. >> reporter: in a scathing attack, reid called house speaker john boehner a dictator, and blamed him for letting members stay home with no deal in sight. >> we are here in washington, working. while the members of the house of representatives are out watching movies and watching their kids play soccer and basketball. john boehner seems to care more about keeping his speakership. >> reporter: the republican leader responded saying it's democrats who failed to lead. >> make no mistake, the only reason the democrats have been trying to deflect attention onto me and my colleagues is that they don't have a plan of their own. >> reporter: president obama returned to washington for a last-minute push before leaving vacation in hawaii, he had separate phone conversations with congressional leaders. but it's not clear the talks helped. house repub
days before the fiscal cliff, and with the house of representatives out of town until sunday, senate majority leader harry reid admitted a deal seems unlikely. >> i have to be very honest, mr. president, i don't know time wise how it can happen now. >> reporter: in a scathing attack, reid called house speaker john boehner a dictator, and blamed him for letting members stay home with no deal in sight. >> we are here in washington, working. while the members of the house of...
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. >> we want to set the scene very quickly about the fiscal cliff. it's a very important issue coming up. president obama arrives back in d.c. today. the senate due in session today, but house leaders aren't saying whether they're going to call the chamber into session, because there's some back and forth going on and everybody still can't agree. >> as always. >>> coming up, why good credit may be considered sexy, guys. >>> but first, the cat in the middle of a lost and found story that's lasted seven years. and now it's finally over. that story coming up next. ♪ meow meow meow meow meow >>> now that you're up, you're going to have that song roll through your head the rest of the morning. welcome back. usually, when we report an owner's reunion with a pet, maybe the animal has been lost for days or weeks. >> that's what makes this story so unusual. it's a reunion after seven years. monica lempert reports from phoenix. >> i just want my little girl back. my princess. >> reporter: seven years ago, tricia's little sophia went missing. >> i cried for a
. >> we want to set the scene very quickly about the fiscal cliff. it's a very important issue coming up. president obama arrives back in d.c. today. the senate due in session today, but house leaders aren't saying whether they're going to call the chamber into session, because there's some back and forth going on and everybody still can't agree. >> as always. >>> coming up, why good credit may be considered sexy, guys. >>> but first, the cat in the middle of a...